After Dawn played a game of chess and of table tennis, she headed to the quadrangle with Aria and the rest who had no other games yet.
They went around checking out the booths. Some were selling milkshakes, sliced mangoes, brownies, etc. While some organized activities like the handcuff booth, and marriage booth.
There was even a booth where you could pay to have them send a note for the announcers up front to read.
At this moment, several of their classmates were lining up on that side.
They wrote their note as discreetly as they could. There were only a few rules to take note of.
They can’t write anything that has vulgar words. The announcers would
Just months ago, Dawn was being criticized heavily by others.Now hearing messages like this doesn’t flatter her one bit. Although she knew her capabilities, she knew that there’s a possibility that it was merely a prank.Later on, it happened again.She was more sure that they were just playing a prank on her.Although some were playing it off as a prank, in reality, there were indeed some who were serious.Some had started their admiration for her since she performed during the last event, others were already taking notice of her during the Nutrition month.The next day, this continue
The volleyball game for the Cavalry team and Gladiators team began.The ball came from the Cavalry team first, sending it to the opposite court. Their setter, Emma was able to hit it back with Carissa and Jazmin assisting her. The ball was sent to the Cavalry’s side and scored a point.Valerie served the ball from the Gladiators’ court, and scored right away and was followed up with another point for them.Susana called for a time-out for their team.“What’s wrong, team? Focus on the game. Know your positions..Dawn, switch with Leah. You will be the Middle Blocker and Leah will be the Outside Hitter.”“Yes, ma’am.&r
Keenan rested his elbows against his thighs and his attractive hands dangled in front of him. Dawn sat cross-legged, her hands rested on her lap.Their eyes followed the players as they passed the ball from one player to another.“Excuse me, Miss?” The person on her other side suddenly spoke.Her brows furrowed. She turned to him. “Yes?”“What’s your course?”She was taken aback. “I’m not in College yet.”“Ohhh.. I’m sorry, I thought you are.. Errrr–not that you look old enough to be someone already in College..Umm–
Dawn and Keenan were on a roll, announcing game results and calling players to gather for their events.Soon, a senior student came to the booth bringing with him the fish bowl almost full of folded papers.“Alright! Shall we read a secret message?” She said over the microphone.“YES!!!!!” The students nearby screamed.“My goodness, such excitement!” She chuckled. She scrambled the folded papers and picked up one. She unfolded it and raised her brow at Keenan.“What?” He mouthed.She giggled. She then turned to Evelyn and showed her the paper.
Alvin held Cierra’s hand tighter and led her to walk around so they would pass in front of the announcer’s booth.He wanted to see how Dawn would react when she saw him holding somebody else’s hand. He wanted to see if she was still interested in him, like she said last summer.His heart beat fast in anticipation.However, he was left disappointed when Dawn did not even look their way. Cierra had to tug his hand so they could keep moving. His gaze was on Dawn but the latter was looking at Keenan with an amused expression. Dawn didn’t look starstruck with Keenan. In fact, she behaved confidently and could even carry a banter with him.This made Cierra be surprised at Keenan’s change in b
Dawn didn’t know how to react at this moment. She was getting comfortable having Keenan as her friend. She had plenty of friends who are girls but since her rebirth, he was the only boy she considered as the first friend she made on her own.There was no memory of the previous Dawn having any sort of interaction with Keenan other than when she confessed through a letter and he didn’t respond.“Ahemm.. What’s this? Didn’t I confess to you back then and even left you a letter in your bag? Now you’re saying you like me that way..” She shook her head at Keenan. She wanted to make sure.“You did? Ah.. perhaps. But I have never read it, nor any letter from other girls. I prefer to get to know the person first myself.” He said.
Susana was getting frustrated trying to convince the female students in her team to represent.However, it was quite difficult as they wouldn’t budge. They didn’t want to go up against the representatives of the other teams.They were convinced that they would only humiliate themselves in front of the whole High School Department.“We need a representative. If you’re worried about makeup and attire, I’m sure we could come up with a solution.” She said to them.“That’s not the problem, ma’am. The other representatives are just very capable. Just talking about myself here, I wouldn’t stand out at all.” One of the students said.
They made a list of songs that they know and checked which ones that all of them know.Dawn looked it over. “Janus, come here for a moment..Hugo, you too..”Hugo perked up. He never thought that Dawn would include him.“Yes, tita?” Janus asked her.“Play the percussion..”“Percussion?” Janus had no idea what she was talking about.Dawn thought about it and took an empty bottle and poured some tiny rocks. She then closed the lid and tested it out.“This sound.”
In the La Cocina de Mamà restaurant, Dawn’s family and relatives gathered around. Aria and their other friends were also there–except for Alvin and his group. Keenan’s parents and uncle were also there, as well as Blake. They reserved half of the restaurant to host a party to send her off. This was also a birthday celebration for Dawn as she turned sixteen years old. “Everyone–thank you all for coming. Please enjoy tonight. And I hope that everyone will help me pray for my daughter’s safe travels and well-being abroad.” “Of course!” “Congrats again, Dawn!” “Visit us, okay? Don’t forget your friends here..”
Days turned to weeks.It was finally time for the teachers to submit their final grades after the final exam ended.Susana, the class adviser for Dawn’s class this school year waited in excitement.But when she saw the grades reported by Cyrus, she had to do double, triple checks.She couldn’t believe what she was seeing.It showed that Dawn had scored less than a hundred in some of her quizzes and exams.“Impossible.. Less than a hundred on the subject of History and of Religion?”If this was two years ago, she wou
Four boxes in different sizes. One contained a jewelry set of diamond necklace, earrings, bracelet and ring. Another box contained an iPod with songs already downloaded. Another box was an iPhone. Dawn could still not get over how she was holding two items that were already phased out back in her previous life. “Whoaaaa—These are all expensive!!!” Tara exclaimed. Dawn nodded. “I thought he’s only there to study..” “He took a part-time job..” Dawn smiled. “Whoa–he c
When Mallory announced this, Hugo panicked. “Wait–I promise I can do it..” He said to Mallory. “Practice your lines first.” Mallory sighed. “Okay. I will.” He nodded vigorously and went to the side to practice seriously. Jason heard what was said but still tried his best to deliver the lines. Dawn appreciated that Jason took it seriously, not wasting everyone’s time. Moments later, Hugo approached. “I’m ready, ma’am..” He said to Mallory. The latter thought it over
Dawn missed Keenan very much. She could only distract herself by preparing to apply for scholarships for College. She also wrote more books and consistently scored perfectly in all quizzes and exams. It was her way to not think about the time and distance away from Keenan. She had finally reunited with him but soon had to bid him farewell. She didn’t go with them to the airport to send him off since his parents would be going with him to help him get settled. Both of them knew that it would be hard to say goodbye, so they spent a whole day together and the next day, Keenan left with his parents. He only gave her a call thirty minutes before he boa
As the girls gathered around, the boys also had their own circle.Keenan beckoned to Blake.The latter had been eyeing Aria.“What’s up?” Blake asked him.They sat by the shore of the beach resort, a distance away from the others.“I should ask that.”“Eh?” Blake blinked up at him. “What do you mean?”“You and Aria–”Blake’s brows pulled together, he pursed his lips. “Aren’t you with Dawn?&rd
The High School students finally get to enjoy their summer vacation.Dawn and her friends have long planned to meet up during summer and go to the beach.Alvin and his friends joined the planning of course.Back then this was the same group who would make plans together for summer as well.But this time, there were additions to their group.Now, there’s Cierra who is Alvin’s girlfriend. And there’s Keenan and Blake too.They didn’t know that Blake would join them as well, and he also didn’t make such plans before. But when he came to visit Keenan in his house, that&rsq
After Alvin danced with Dawn, Hugo walked up to her and invited her to dance.She thanked Alvin and went to dance with Hugo.But like Alvin, their dance was not so romantic either.‘Why is Ma’am Susana the one choosing the songs?’ Hugo thought glumly.There really was no chance to act sweetly with Dawn with the choice of songs for this event.The song ended and Hugo had wanted to dance one more time especially when the romantic song finally came on.“Ahemm. Ahemm.. May I cut in? Dawn, can I have this dance?” Keenan interjected.
The gymnasium was decorated with clear balloons, flowers, draperies and lights. It was a theme of white and gold, and the venue looked luxurious.As the prom began after the regular classes of other students ended, everyone queued up, waiting to enter the gymnasium as the music played through the speakers.The students who had not gone home yet were now watching as their schoolmates entered the gates and queued up with their partners.“HAHAHA look at that! Is that dress for prom or for salsa dancing? Why is it so short?”“Where? Where?”“Over there!” The student pointed. “She’s wearing brown.. It had tassels a